Thai govt taking tough measures to fight online gambling


BANGKOK, Sept. 27 (Xinhua): Thailand is taking tough measures to fight online gambling by warning internet service providers and cellphone operators of legal action if they fail to block access to gambling websites.

Government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri confirmed on Monday (Sept 28) that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha has instructed the authorities including the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission and the police to strictly take such measures to keep children and youths away from online gambling.

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